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Running Aground: Thirsty Southwest Native Nations Look to the San Juan River, But This Water Source May Be Drying Up

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Thirsty Native nations and other residents in the Colorado River Basin are looking for ways to survive a decades-long drought and out-of-date laws in a drastically changing climate.

A Sisterhood of the Sea

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Shinnecock farmers are reviving kelp-growing traditions to restore a Long Island bay.

Growing a Diverse Bounty

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NMAI’s landscape in Washington, D.C., is ripe with plants from Indigenous cultures.

In the Fading Tracks of Caribou: Numbers of an Animal Central to Inuit Culture are Declining Drastically in Parts of Canada

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Numbers of an animal central to Inuit culture are declining drastically in parts of Canada.

The Breath of Life: Traditional Hawaiian Farmers are Reviving "Aloha ‘Āina," Love of the Land

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Hawaiian farmers are restoring Native growing methods and fish ponds to provide foods that nourish their islands' peoples physically and spiritually.

Powered by Nature: Native Nations Are Leading on the Path to Renewable Energy

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Native nations are making great strides in developing renewable, clean energy sources that are benefiting tribal citizens, whether they live on large reservations or in small villages.

Rewilding Tribal Lands: Wildlife Restoration Can Heal Ecosystems and Native Communities

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Native Americans are restoring wildlife to their lands that once thrived there and continue to be integral parts of their culture.

Gardens that Nurture Culture

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Native community gardens are providing healthy foods while cultivating cultural traditions.